Sided
ˈsaɪdɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo support or favor a particular person, group, or opinion in a dispute or conflict.
ˈsaɪdɪd
To support one side in a dispute.
He sided with his friend during the argument.
💡 Simply: Imagine a playground fight. If you agree with one of the kids and help them out, you're 'sided' with them, helping their team win.
👶 For kids: When you pick a side in a game or a fight.
More Examples
The company sided with the employees in the dispute.
She sided with her family during the crisis.
How It's Used
"The newspaper sided with the opposition party on the tax issue."
"She sided with her brother in their argument."
Having sides, especially a specific number or type of sides.
ˈsaɪdɪd
Having sides, especially of a specified kind or number.
The house had a four-sided garden.
💡 Simply: Imagine a shape like a triangle; it's a three-sided shape. It's like the number of 'sides' a thing has.
👶 For kids: How many sides something has, like a square or a triangle.
More Examples
They built a two-sided fence around their property.
The exhibit featured a many-sided sculpture.
How It's Used
"The building has a three-sided design."
"A five-sided polygon is called a pentagon."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
on all sides
From every direction or point of view; completely or thoroughly.
"The fortress was attacked on all sides."
From the noun "side", derived from Old English "sīde" (meaning "side, flank"). The suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective or past tense/past participle form.
The word "sided" in its verb form to mean 'supported' or 'took sides' has been in use since the late 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of choosing a side in a game; you are "sided" with a team.
Word Origin
"from sîde, meaning side or flank"